Tender

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services - 2026-2027

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

09 Jan 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services - 2026-2027" is being managed by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, a body governed by public law located in Trafford, United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under the health services category with a CPV code of 85100000, is currently in the planning and tender stages. This selective procurement will follow a competitive procedure with negotiation, with key documentation submissions due by 23rd January 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 29th March 2027, specifically serving the Manchester area.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers with capabilities in health-related transportation services and those proximate to the Manchester region. The contract's value of GBP 750,000 indicates a substantial opportunity for businesses in the ambulance and patient transport sectors. Suppliers who maintain operations close to the main hospital locations will be favoured, as proximity is a selection criterion. Companies experienced in electronic and written bid submissions are encouraged to participate, representing a chance to establish or expand partnerships with a prominent NHS trust.

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Notice Title

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services - 2026-2027

Notice Description

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services - 2026-2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060320
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001988-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Nicola Somers
Contact Email
nicola.somers@mft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TRAFFORD
Postcode
M41 5SL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

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